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Kim Kennedy

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Connecticut
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Kim

Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating anxiety in your career, stress in parenting, or feeling unheard in relationships. I offer a safe space to explore your emotions and goals. In our sessions, we will work on calming physical reactions to stress, clarifying your values, and problem-solving practical solutions. My approach draws from ACT, CBT, and DBT to help you build confidence, find your voice, and create a fulfilling life.

Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating anxiety in your career, stress in parenting, or feeling unheard in relationships. I offer a safe space to explore your emotions and goals.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Ohio, Texas, and Connecticut residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two young kids, and our border collie, Duck. I’ll take any opportunity to be outside, love a great audiobook, and am a shameless reality TV fan.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#8366 • Connecticut • LCSW

Education

MS - Social Work, Columbia University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Kim Kennedy accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Connecticut are estimated at $170-190 per session.

Kim Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kim is licensed to practice in Ohio, Texas, and Connecticut, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Kim’s Connecticut license number is 8366, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kim Kennedy has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Kim’s education and training include MS - Social Work, Columbia University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kim is part of that group.

Kim Kennedy specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kim spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kim is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kim Kennedy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kim’s style is authentic, casual, empowering, engaging, and open-minded. In Kim’s words: “Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating anxiety in your career, stress in parenting, or feeling unheard in relationships. I offer a safe space to explore your emotions and goals.”

Kim Kennedy (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kim identifies as White.

Kim Kennedy offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kim is licensed in Ohio, Texas, and Connecticut, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kim Kennedy is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kim will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kim’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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